Money Management Tips for College Students

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Guest Blog Article Written by: Kristen Mcmahon College is about the time you discover that managing your own finances involves a lot more than just watching your spending. As current college students, you have to learn to prioritize, especially if you don't live in a dorm, this is likely the first time you have to pay your own utilities, rent, groceries and any unexpected costs. Learn how to plan for your future with these good money … [Read more...]

Houston Universities Top List of Best College Campuses

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Houston has a wide selection of higher education opportunities, from a plethora of community colleges to private and public universities. If you're looking to attend college in Houston, you have lots of choices. The Houston Press is making those choices even harder with a list of the best buildings on Houston college campuses. University of Houston received the most honors, with 4 buildings on the list, including Cullen Building, their … [Read more...]

High School Seniors College Checklist for Spring

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The last 2 two years have been spent getting students ready for college admissions. Applications, essays, financial aid documents all done. Your child got college acceptance letters and after careful evaluation, finally picked the college he or she will be attending! Yay! But wait, the work is not done yet, here is our college checklist for seniors: April 1.  Let the college know! Make your deposit.  May 1 is the national “Intent to … [Read more...]

5 Things Students Can Do To Improve Chance of College Acceptance

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College consultants are frequently asked by parents how to improve their child's chances of getting accepted into dream colleges.  Most times, these answers depend on the student and the college in question, but there are 5 things that every student can do to improve college acceptance and admissions chances. Focus on Grades Students can re-focus on their grades and GPA to ensure the highest possible grade points are achieved each … [Read more...]

10 Things to See and Do on a College Tour

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Students and parents should plan college tours starting in 10th grade. That should give high school students enough time during sophomore and junior years to visit several different college campuses, take the official college tour and narrow down their preferences and final college list before senior year.  For out of state colleges or others that you can't visit, be sure to check out any virtual college tours available. One popular site is … [Read more...]